SON HEUNG-MIN could miss Tottenham’s training return and be put back in quarantine after South Korea military service.
The South Korean international is not expected back in England until may after undergoing his three-week mandatory national service amid the coronavirus crisis.
Son Heung-min could miss Tottenham training return and be put back in quarantine after South Korea military service
Son, 27, headed back to his native country to partake in the service following his stint in isolation and is set to complete his military service on May 10.
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It is likely he will have to self-isolate for another 14 days with the authorities tightening up on measures for those jetting into the country.
Under South Korean law, before the age of 28 you must complete 21 months of national service, unless you earn an exemption.
The Spurs ace has earned that exemption after winning gold with his country at the Asian Games in 2018 but opted to undertake the short-term training after the Premier League was KO’d indefinitely by coronavirus.
Son was instructed to self-isolate in February after returning from arm surgery in his homeland, before being forced to once again complete another spell in quarantine in Seoul last month.
Premier League clubs have hashed out plans to resume training on May 18 with the hope that the top flight can resume on June 8.
The government have suggested that clubs give their players 48 hours’ notice to return to training, with plans for Prem football played behind closed doors to be back on TV within weeks.
All 20 clubs will hold a conference call on Friday to devise a plan for the resumption of the top flight – which will only take place if the government gives plans the green light.
A restart date in June and mid-July finish is on the cards, with next season starting in August following the coronavirus crisis, according to a Premier League insider.
Arsenal are the first Premier League team to return to action with Gunners stars back in training after 47 days away during the coronavirus pandemic.
The North Londoners ten-pitch Hertfordshire HQ will be strictly conforming to the government’s social-distancing rules — with players working on a different pitch and will have their own footballs to avoid any threat of cross-contamination.
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Arsenal stars leave training as they become first Premier League club to return after 47 days of isolation
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